Root resorption following treatment with aligners.
Can orthodontically induced inflammatory root resorption (OIIRR) be the result of Invisalign treatment? Since OIIRR was first described in the literature, orthodontists have been looking for a treatment procedure where no root shortening will occur. In the past decade, Invisalign orthodontic treatment has become very popular, and there is no description of OIIRR after this treatment. Therefore, it might be incorrectly concluded that the body is immune to this type of orthodontic treatment modality and no OIIRR appears as a result of this treatment. The following case report demonstrates an aspect of the complexity of OIIRR.
Brezniak
Naphtali
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Head of the Orthodontic Residency, Orthodontic Department, Dental Unit, Medical Corps, Israel Defence Forces. st@012.net.il
Wasserstein
Atalia
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D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D008313:Malocclusion, Angle Class III / Q000628:therapy; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011859:Radiography; D012391:Root Resorption / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*